thread: Under 5 yrs and UTI's

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    In a cloud of madness.
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    Under 5 yrs and UTI's

    So DD1 (4 in august) has a pretty bad uti. Thought nothing of the constant toilet trips, put it down to it being cold and her thinking she needed to go. That was until she was crying in pain from the pains in her tummy.
    Took her to the dr today who did the unrine test (3 attempts to get engough for her to test). Infection there. She has also referred us for an ultrasound of the kidneys to make sure there is nothing else happening. Apparent uti's in kids this young can indicate other problems??

    I have been giving her a hot water bottle to put on her tummy, getting her to have lots of water and some panadol. I'm going to get some cranberry jucie tomorrow.
    Is there anything else I can/should do for her? She has started in AB's too.

  2. #2

    Jun 2010
    District Twelve
    8,425

    lots of water!!!!

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Member

    Nov 2004
    VIC
    1,794

    aww poor poss
    give her some ural- works a treat - will stop the stinging
    the hospital perscribed ural to my DD at 2 years old.
    Yup they like to u/sound kids to make sure no kidney issues or reflux in the kidneys
    often these infections happen from wiping accidents if that makes sense
    make sure she wipes the right way
    also make sure she is not constipated as well as a full bowel can put pressure on her bladder

    my DS has suffered chronic UTI's from birth and they are horrible- he gets between 5-10 a year now.
    hydration is also very important!!
    yell out if you want anymore help
    and btw a heat pack was a good idea !!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    In a cloud of madness.
    4,053

    aww poor poss
    give her some ural- works a treat - will stop the stinging
    the hospital perscribed ural to my DD at 2 years old.
    Yup they like to u/sound kids to make sure no kidney issues or reflux in the kidneys
    often these infections happen from wiping accidents if that makes sense
    make sure she wipes the right way
    also make sure she is not constipated as well as a full bowel can put pressure on her bladder

    my DS has suffered chronic UTI's from birth and they are horrible- he gets between 5-10 a year now.
    hydration is also very important!!
    yell out if you want anymore help
    and btw a heat pack was a good idea !!
    According to her when i ask, there is no sting, hence why i didn't really think UTI. Shes pretty good with wiping, but who knows, i'm sure there are times shes wiped the wrong way... will keep an eye on it.
    We are going on holidays tomorrow poor thing, i hope the abs kick in so she can enjoy herself.